Where is the VIN number in BMW Seria 2 (F22) [2017-2017]?

This guide shows you where to find the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the BMW Seria 2 (F22) [2017-2017], including the quickest spot to check and the backup chassis stamping used for verification.

Chassis Number Locations

1) B-Pillar Compliance Label (Door Jamb Sticker)

• Where to look: Open the front passenger door and inspect the right-side B-pillar (door jamb). Look for a black manufacturer label positioned low on the pillar near the sill, with white text and a barcode/Data Matrix.
• Access: Very easy—no tools needed. If the car has been in rain or was recently washed, dry the sticker so water droplets don’t confuse autofocus.
• Note: These instructions are for LHD cars. On RHD models, the label is typically mirrored to the left-side B-pillar.
• Tip: If the label is wet or your camera keeps hunting focus, wipe it and then scan the Data Matrix with the free VIN reader so you don’t have to type the characters manually.

2) Windshield VIN Plate (Dashboard)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the lower right corner of the front windshield (passenger side). The VIN sits on a plate behind the glass with a barcode and alphanumeric text.
• Access: Easy, but glare is common due to windshield curvature and sky reflections. Wipers typically don’t block this area on this model.
• Note: “Left/right” here is referenced from the vehicle direction of travel—this is the right side of the car.
• Tip: If reflections hide the numbers, shade the glass with your hand/body and capture it instantly with your phone using ScanVin to avoid transcription errors.

3) Engine Bay VIN Stamping (Chassis Stamping)

• Where to look: Open the hood and go to the right-front strut tower (passenger side). The VIN is stamped into the metal on top of the strut dome, roughly between the black plastic cowl cover and the coolant reservoir area.
• Access: Moderate—this is a stamped marking with low contrast (characters are pressed into painted metal) and it may be dusty/greasy. Use a flashlight at an angle to cast shadows in the stamp.
• Note: If someone describes it as “left side of the engine bay,” clarify your viewpoint: standing in front of the car facing the engine, “left” can still be the vehicle’s right side.
• Tip: If grime or low-contrast stamping makes it hard to read, lightly clean the area and use ScanVin’s camera OCR to pick up the stamped characters instead of guessing letters/numbers.

Video Guide

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▶ Watch BMW Seria 2 VIN Location Guide

• Clear walk-around showing the B-pillar label, engine bay stamping, and windshield VIN plate with stable footage and good lighting.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield glare/reflections: Overhead light and sky reflections can wash out the VIN behind the glass—shade the corner and change your viewing angle.
• Engine bay stamping hard to read: Painted stamped metal has low contrast and collects dust/grease—clean it and use angled light to make the grooves cast shadows.
• Sticker validity warning: A door-jamb label can be damaged or replaced—always cross-check the VIN across multiple locations before buying or registering.

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